Here is a fabulous, all original IWC dress watch from 1963 in a large size for the era. The silver sunburst dial is in excellent condition, with the script IWC logo and barely any marks. It has faceted steel hour markers with black contrast, twin markers at 12 o’clock. Along the rim of the dial are the characteristic steel sphere minute markers. The faceted dauphine hands with black contrast are in very fine condition. At 3 o’clock, the steel framed window displays the date, which can be quick-set by repeatedly moving the hands from 23:45 through midnight.
The stainless steel bezel is in fine condition with only light overall wear, perhaps most prominent a scuff at around 11 o’clock. The stainless steel case with the original fish crown and long, elegant lugs is in fine condition with light overall wear, both at the case sides and the lugs. The stainless steel case back has a brushed center and polished sloped rim and is in fine condition, with some overall wear. It shows some pitting at the edge of the case around 4 o’clock in the photo. The case does not appear to ever have been polished.
The watch comes on the original stainless steel Milanese bracelet strap with the original IWC buckle in fine condition. The bracelet can be freely adjusted for size.
Inside the watch, IWC’s superb 8541 movement with the Pellaton winding system beats strongly and accurately to within about +-12 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in June 2026 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.
Vintage IWC’s are fantastic watches to wear, and this one looks great on the wrist with its large size and vintage impression. This is a watch that will serve you well for many years to come, and it can be worn for both casual and formal occasions.
Our watches are delivered in a luxury wooden watch box, fully serviced with a 12 month warranty that covers the mechanical functioning of the watch under normal use. We offer 14 days full return rights and are very proud of our reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.
NB! Note that we are based in Switzerland and that the buyer is responsible for any import fees their country may impose on a purchase from abroad. Ask us if you have any questions.
Basic info
Brand IWC
Reference number 804AD
Code VWS-3329
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Steel
Year 1963
Condition Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Lonay
Caliber
Movement Automatic
Movement/Caliber 8541
Power reserve 40 h
Number of jewels 21
Frequency 19800 A/h
Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 36.5 mm
Lug to lug 44 mm
Water resistance Not water resistant
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Plexiglass
Dial Silver
Dial numerals No numerals
Bracelet/Strap
Bracelet material Steel
Bracelet length 220 mm
Bracelet color Steel
Lug width 18 mm
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel
Functions
Date
Others
Central seconds, Quick Set, Only Original Parts